- A Socratic Circle (also known as a Socratic Seminar) is a systematic procedure used to examine a text or explore a concept through a series of questions and answers founded on the beliefs that all new knowledge is connected to prior knowledge,
A Socratic circle, also known as Socratic seminar, is a teaching strategy used to support deep understanding of a specific piece of writing, music, or art. It is based on Socrates' belief in the importance of developing students' ability to think critically and independently through the use of dialogue.